Moderate Health Risk High Environment Risk
califia farms holiday nog almondmilk
Summary
Total Ingredients: 15 (More than average)
Total Additives: 8 (More than average)
Full Ingredients List
ALMONDMILK (WATER, ALMONDS), PURE CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR, GINGER, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, POTASSIUM CITRATE, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GELLAN GUM, NUTMEG.
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Additives or Preservatives
salt (sea salt, natural salt, etc)
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 47%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low
- Function: Preservative used to extend the shelf life of food, and maintain flavor.
calcium carbonate
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 45%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Unknown
- Function: Additive that prevents color or taste deterioration
potassium citrate
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 22%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Unknown
- Function: Preservative that works as a pH buffer to inhibit the growth of microbes in food, and extends shelf life
gellan gum
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 58%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low
- Function: Additive that works as a bind ingredients, stabilize ingredients, and texturize food. It is particularly useful in processed foods that are heated to high temperatures during manufacturing. It typically works as a plant based alternative to gelatin.
locust bean gum
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 23%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low
- Function: Additive that works as a thickener in food, and in combination with some other additives as a gelling agent. It is particularly useful in processed foods that are heated to high temperatures during manufacturing.
sunflower lecithin
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 42%
- Health Risk: Low
- Environment Risk: Low
- Function: Additive used to stabilize and texturize ingredients in food processing - it is useful when foods are processed at high temperatures.
cane sugar
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 35%
- Health Risk: Moderate
- Environment Risk: High
- Function: Additive used to sweeten food
Natural Flavors (MSG)
- In Percent of Plant Milks: 28%
- Health Risk: Unknown
- Environment Risk: Unknown
- Function: Additive used to enhance the flavor of food